Patient Safety Advocate & Care Support (Part-Time)

1103 Team Member Services; Kansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO from Day One

403(b) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave 4 Weeks

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a part-time patient support role in Kansas to assist nursing staff with patient transport, equipment delivery, and visitor assistance while maintaining patient safety and privacy.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear documentation, and compassionate patient-centered care within a faith-based health system. Candidates should have a high school diploma and CPR/BLS certification and prior healthcare exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1+ years of clinical experience in a physician office or healthcare environment preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with tasks such as transporting patients, delivering equipment and supplies, transporting specimens, delivering patient trays, answering phones, and assisting visitors when not providing direct patient observation.
• Intervenes to prevent patient self-harm or harm to others and seeks immediate assistance for escalating incidents.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respect for patient rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Creates clear and accurate documentation of patient status and activities during shift.
• Promotes positive patient interactions and advocates for patients and family-centered care in all decisions and actions.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, ensuring clear understanding among patients, physicians, and colleagues.
• Participates as an active member of the healthcare team, promoting teamwork and maintaining professionalism.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

AdventHealth is seeking a part-time patient support role in Kansas to assist nursing staff with patient transport, equipment delivery, and visitor assistance while maintaining patient safety and privacy.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear documentation, and compassionate patient-centered care within a faith-based health system. Candidates should have a high school diploma and CPR/BLS certification and prior healthcare exposure is preferred.